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Thinking about purchase of Garmin Zumo
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Dan McNally
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Sometimes the sun can be a problem . . . but there are aftermarket sun shades for them . . and I listen to mine through Bluetooth, rather than trying to watch it.
Pennyrick
New member
Sun shades are available but they don't offer a lot of help. When the sun is anywhere between 1 and 4 o'clock behind or in front of you there isn't much that is going to help. Sometimes where the sun is off to the side the shade helps but honestly they really aren't worth the money.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
You can see it JUST about as good as you can see the LED screen on your cell phone. In other words no. Yes there are shades and other devices that claim to help (I even have one), but those claims are as full of #$!@$ as last years bird's nest.
Chris
StillKickin
Member
Zumo
I added the Garmin to my RT-S and am pleased with it. Glare really hasn't been an issue but I asked for and got the hood as a Christmas present. Haven't had the occasion to use it yet but I suspect that it will help. Overall I'm a happy camper and recommend the Zumo. :2thumbs:
I added the Garmin to my RT-S and am pleased with it. Glare really hasn't been an issue but I asked for and got the hood as a Christmas present. Haven't had the occasion to use it yet but I suspect that it will help. Overall I'm a happy camper and recommend the Zumo. :2thumbs:
cjackg
New member
There are a lot more current Garmin GPS units out there that can be bought for 1/3 the price of a Garmin Zumo 660....
They may not be stamped "Motorcycle friendly" or "waterproof" but they are actually better in terms of features & operation and a small zip-lock baggie can take care of the rain! Sure wish I had sold the Zumo the first week I had my 2012 Ltd...
They may not be stamped "Motorcycle friendly" or "waterproof" but they are actually better in terms of features & operation and a small zip-lock baggie can take care of the rain! Sure wish I had sold the Zumo the first week I had my 2012 Ltd...
Trickie Dick
New member
Love my Zumo
I have a zumo and a garmin 765T and there is no comparison in the visibility and glare control. There is also no comparison in the glare control with my cell phone. You have virtually unlimited ride planning. Mine is 4 years old it has been a model in reliability. I use the cheapie in my cage but my zumo goes on the spyder. I know there are cheaper alternatives just as there are cheaper alternatives to the spyder. Plus I get to use my baggies for my sandwich.:yes:
I have a zumo and a garmin 765T and there is no comparison in the visibility and glare control. There is also no comparison in the glare control with my cell phone. You have virtually unlimited ride planning. Mine is 4 years old it has been a model in reliability. I use the cheapie in my cage but my zumo goes on the spyder. I know there are cheaper alternatives just as there are cheaper alternatives to the spyder. Plus I get to use my baggies for my sandwich.:yes:
ThreeWheels
Active member
I'm happy with my Zumo 665.
I've had it replaced three times by Garmin because of failures, but each time Garmin has stepped up to the plate and replaced it under warranty.
As to the glare issue, it is sometimes a problem, but no more so than glare is an issue with glare in any vehicle.
I've never had any glare problems with the Zumo worthy of talking about.
I've had it replaced three times by Garmin because of failures, but each time Garmin has stepped up to the plate and replaced it under warranty.
As to the glare issue, it is sometimes a problem, but no more so than glare is an issue with glare in any vehicle.
I've never had any glare problems with the Zumo worthy of talking about.
Dan McNally
New member
My Zumo 660 gets me home. I've been know to go down back roads in West Virginia, just to see where they lead, and after a few hours of this, have no idea where I am! That is when the Zumo has the "take me home" button pressed! Do I need a Garmin? No . . . but it sure makes life easier! Same goes for the ability to find the nearest gas station . . . very nice feature!
billybovine
Active member
When I drove my ST Limited home from the dealer, the glare was awful on the Garmin 660. The mounting bracket is adjustable and I loosened the adjustment screws and tipped it up as high as possible but still comfortable to see. I really don't have a issue with glare at all since then.
Highwayman2013
New member
We were in your state last summer for vacation and thankfully I had the Zumo because you can really get turned around out on those back roads.
Dan McNally
New member
We were in your state last summer for vacation and thankfully I had the Zumo because you can really get turned around out on those back roads.
Even if you live here! But rides like that are always fun . . and Zumo has always gotten me home (so far!)
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